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Pair of Armchairs ”Jacob Oves” (Louis XVI Style) - Pair of Armchairs ”Jacob Oves” (Louis XVI Style), Ateliers Allot Carved beechwood frames with upholstered seats; France Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs known as the ”Jacob Oves” model, constructed in solid beechwood and based on designs attributed to Georges Jacob. Each chair features a square backrest framed by continuous beaded and leaf carved moulding, with set back padded armrests supported by curved consoles carved with imbricated leaf motifs and terminating in scrolled volutes. The circular seat rail incorporates square raccordement blocks with carved rosette medallions, transitioning to four tapered, fluted legs with ring turned collars. Upholstered using traditional methods with helical steel springs and hand stitched leaf fibre padding, finished in Desert fabric by Lelièvre and outlined with brass nailhead trim. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, upholstery, woodcarving, and associated trades. Dimensions (each): H 90 cm; W 60 cm; D 54 cm [LOC 793]